Therefore, with these facts in view, it seems to me that wise statesmanship, at this session of Congress, would dictate legislation ignoring the past; directing in proper channels these great elements of prosperity to any people.
Grant suggests that wise statesmanship should focus on directing prosperity towards the people, ignoring past grievances.
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